come in first

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We have a sour lemon and a Meyer lemon, two satsumas, a lime and a grapefruit tree in our backyard, but the satsumas come in first, with the rest following into December.

From Salon • Nov. 2, 2023

Now, opinion polls indicate it could come in first place in September and capture as much as 24% support, just ahead of the center-left Democrat Party led by former Premier Enrico Letta.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 15, 2022

“Last year I didn’t make this. I didn’t come in first place, but the feeling is amazing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2022

Call-center and operations workers will be expected to come in first, followed by corporate and support staff in November.

From New York Times • Aug. 5, 2021

It was also a sibling thing: If I didn’t come in first, I’d never hear the end of it from Khushal.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai